The Good in Our Struggles

Our first reaction to pain and threats is often to complain to God. We wonder why this must happen to us, and we give in to feeling sorry for ourselves. But there is always much more going on in spiritual terms than meets the eye. Whenever we are faced with something that makes us turn... Continue Reading →

How to be Sure Where We Will End Up

The days and years roll steadily by. If the setbacks are few, we manage to live out the time allotted to us. And we do the best we can. Even proclaimed Christians march through the tedious motions of our lives. Why? Where will our efforts get us? There is a "well done" statement waiting to... Continue Reading →

Testing the Spirits

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 (WEB) When we hear of testing the spirits to see if we are on the right track, it comes to us as a call to action. But there... Continue Reading →

No Step Without the Lord

The lie that the serpent feeds us today is that we can think for ourselves. That heresy attacks God´s dwindling flock of sheep with all the determination of hell. Not one of God´s children would manage to find their way to the Savior´s side if evil gets its way. So, we must step with caution... Continue Reading →

The Positive Pull of Desire

We rarely find something if we are not willing to look for it. And, when it comes to encountering God, that rule multiplies. We all have a door within our hearts. Either we can swing that door open or keep it closed. Some think if we leave the door of our hearts cracked slightly, the... Continue Reading →

Determined to Follow the Savior

Even among those who still go to church, there are threats that would steal away our Prize. God gave His Son and His Spirit to His beloved children. Yet still, there are powerful and devious forces that will not stand to let our souls belong to God. These dark evils are more concerned with tricking... Continue Reading →

Weighed Down With Burdens

Everyone experiences times when life seems dull and tedious. We find ourselves going through the motions and getting nowhere. It is painful and depressing. Yet these moments can serve to bring us to something better. We do not need to understand why we must suffer. We don´t have to have our troubles removed immediately. All... Continue Reading →

The Deception of Our Day

Each age has its threats and dangers. Ours is thinking we are more informed than other generations. We like to believe we are safer and more correct than those who do not run in our crowd. But we knew these days would come. Sitting confidently in our easy chairs will not save us from being... Continue Reading →

Learning to Live With the Holy Spirit

We look for peace. We try to find hope. Everyone could use a little guidance to help us find the best way through our lives. Yet, while others struggle on, some quietly bow before the Lord and find all their hearts will ever need. We have the most caring Heavenly Father who provided for us... Continue Reading →

Why We Come to God

Do we ever check why we come to God? Let us pray that it is to be with Him! If we are serious about where our faith will eventually take us, we will want to check our sincerity. Failing to do that could mean we miss the mark or get led astray. The reasons people... Continue Reading →

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